Church Disrupted 100: This Will SHAKE The Church And EXPOSE A Secret Tool Behind So Much Spiritual Abuse!
Sep 16, 2025
In a revealing discussion, guests TJ Malden, a pastor advocating for transparency, David Rubel, co-founder of the Religious Trauma Network, and filmmaker Nathan Apfel expose the misuse of NDAs in churches. They share personal experiences and define what silencing NDAs are, emphasizing the need for accountability and ethical standards in church leadership. Their project aims to create a Public Disclosure Database to combat these practices, restoring trust and fostering healthier communities. The conversation highlights the power dynamics at play and the urgent need for transparency in spiritual settings.
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NDAs Have Deep Church Impact
- NDAs are widespread in churches and can cause deep spiritual harm by silencing truth. Sunlight and transparency are necessary to restore accountability and safety in congregations.
Personal Experience Motivated The Project
- Jeff and his wife were offered NDAs they declined to sign and later regretted how NDAs were used around them. Their experience motivated the project to expose silencing NDAs in churches.
Use The NDA Public Disclosure Database
- Submit suspected church NDAs anonymously and securely to the new public disclosure database to prompt accountability. Churches will be contacted and given a chance to respond before public listing, and they can avoid listing by publicly committing to stop silencing NDAs.